Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) CLS 500 (408 Hp) G-TRONIC & Audi A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | CLS | A4 |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | CLS coupe (C218) | A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) |
| Engine / modification: | 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic | CLS 500 (408 Hp) G-TRONIC | 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 2011 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 2014 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4-5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 16.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 80 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 209 g/km | 262 g/km | |
| Power: | 200 hp | 408 hp | 255 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5000-5750 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 4.9 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 211 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 600 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116.984 | M 278.922 | AUK, BKH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 4663 cm3 | 3123 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8.5 l | 6.2 l |
| Coolant: | 14.3 l | 12.3 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-Turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4940 mm | 4573 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1881 mm | 1777 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1416 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2874 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1594 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1626 mm | 1518 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 246 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 252 l | 315 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1975 kg | 2375 kg | 2175 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1545 kg | 1890 kg | 1695 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | 11.27 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 | 255/40 R18 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | R18 | 7J x 16 |